Probably the easiest lupine you can grow, Lupinus succulentus brings classic California wildflower beauty with impressive speed and generosity. Also known as arroyo lupine or succulent lupine, this native annual can quickly reach 3–4' tall in good soil, carrying masses of fragrant bloom spikes that bring spring gardens to life for months.

The flowers range from rich blue to lavender-purple and are held above lush green foliage, creating a bold meadow-style display in native plant gardens, pollinator borders, sunny slopes, and cottage plantings. Bees adore the pea-like blooms, and gardeners love the way one planting can create a full, natural look with very little fuss. It is especially beautiful with California poppies, clarkias, baby blue eyes, tidy tips, grasses, and other annual wildflowers.

Plant Lupinus succulentus in full sun with well-drained soil. Let plants set seed if you want future volunteers. Fragrant, fast, and wonderfully easy, this arroyo lupine is pure California spring abundance. Explore more favorites in our Lupinus - Lupine (Annual) collection.

We guarantee that the plants we sell are healthy and viable at the time they leave our care.

If a plant arrives in substandard condition, please take clear photographs and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. To ensure eligibility under this guarantee, we strongly encourage you to open and unpack your shipment immediately upon delivery and inspect the plants thoroughly.

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$14.99 flat rate for up to 6 plants is for standard FedEx/UPS Ground shipping to eligible states only. $19.99 for up to 12 plants. Plants being shipped to the following states are sent via Express Mail to help ensure they arrive quickly and healthy. 

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Individual plants are shipped in 4" pots and we ship in boxes of 4, 6, 8, or 12 plants per box.

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